By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and its collaborating partners have unearthed a scam in which some unscrupulous traders are illegally selling Covid-19 test kits. ZAMRA senior public relations officer Christabel Iliamupu said that the suspects whose names have been withheld for investigation purposes were arrested and charged for illegal placement Covid-19 […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Shareholders of Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investments Holdings Plc. (ZCCM-IH) approved a 53 million Kwacha dividend at 33 ngwee per share. This follows profit of 153.4 million Kwacha at the company level for the financial year ending December 2019. At the ZCCM-IH Group level, profit for the period was 307 million Kwacha […]
Rebel forces in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have retaken its capital, Mekelle, sparking street celebrations and forcing officials to flee. Residents reported scenes of joy, with fireworks and thousands waving flags. The government, which took Mekelle in November after Tigrayan rebels rejected political reforms and captured army bases, has now called a “humanitarian ceasefire” in […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Euro 2020 has reached the round of 16 that began on Saturday. Group stage has been exceptional and knock-out phase has been much better with clashes such as Belgium v Portugal, which has seen Portugal leaving the big stage while Belgium has advanced. And all the drama unfolding on TopStar’s StarTimes […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A one year two months old baby is among the 47 people to have succumbed to the Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services Kennedy Malama said the country has also recorded 2,395 new cases out of 9-Thousand 9-Hundred and 52 tests. “Although our daily number […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Kapiri Mposhi Town Council has closed 18 bars that were found open with patrons drinking beer and they failed to comply with government directive which is aimed at stopping the spread of covid-19. Council Public Relations Officer Chris Mulaliki says during a joint operation which was conducted on Saturday, 26, and Sunday, […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Adrian Kashala has been sent on Administrative Leave with immediate effect. Kashala’s administrative leave comes after the secretariat exercised powers outside their jurisdiction. FAZ President Andrew Kamanga said the secretariat did not communicate the decisions of the Emergency Executive Committee Meeting to all the concerned […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) yesterday lifted the suspension of campaigns for the PF and UPND in Mpulungu, Nakonde and Namwala districts. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Patrick Nshindano said this followed the satisfactory conduct by the two political parties. “However says in Lusaka Province, the PF and UPND will not be […]
Three years ago France and Kylian Mbappe were on top of the world. The country had just won the World Cup and the striker, at the age of 19, was named the competition’s best young player, culminating in a scintillating performance to beat Croatia in the final. Roll time on to the summer of 2021 […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Leaders from across the World have continued sending messages of Condolences to President Edgar Lungu on the passing on of First President Kenneth Kaunda. Chinese President Xi Jinping described Dr Kaunda as the founder of the Chinese Zambia Relations. And the Queen of England said during his time as President, Dr. Kaunda […]
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